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A Shout from the Long Grass

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At dawn on the 25th of October 1878, a search party of four Victoria policemen rode out of Mansfield in north east Victoria to find and arrest Ned Kelly. They would not all return. 'A Shout from the Long Grass - The Police Murders at Stringybark Creek' is a podcast from Victoria Police that tells the story of one of the deadliest attacks ever on police in Victoria, and one of the most infamous chapters in Australian history. Narrated by Ralph Stavely. Original music by the Victoria Police Band.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: policemuseum.vic.gov.au

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Police Life: The Experts season two trailer 13.11.2024 1:12

Victoria Police's official podcast, Police Life: The Experts is returning for season two. Come behind the scenes as we shine a light on our people and their extraordinary skills. The first episode of season two is out on 19 November wherever you get your podcasts. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Life: The Experts season one trailer 13.02.2024 1:12

Go deeper into the world of Victoria Police with our new podcast, Police Life: The Experts . Tune in and get a unique insight into Victoria Police and its people. In this four-episode podcast series, hear about the incredible work of negotiators in the Critical Incident Response Team, and the dedication of investigators in the Major Collision Investigation Unit. You’ll also get to know a tenacious...

Part 4 04.12.2018 20:22

McIntyre finally found help after a gruelling 22 hour trek through the bush. Despite his injuries, he immediately rode out with a second search party to recover the bodies of Lonigan and Scanlan. The fate of Sergeant Kennedy was still unknown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 3 04.12.2018 23:39

McIntyre was taken hostage by the Kelly gang when they attacked the police's camp. Trapped unarmed and outnumbered, he was forced to find a way of saving the other policemen who were out on patrol, as the Kelly gang prepared for an ambush. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 04.12.2018 17:08

Ned and Dan Kelly were on the run, hiding out in the dense bushland in the north east of Victoria. A search party of four policemen - Sergeant Michael Kennedy, and Constables Michael Scanlan, Thomas Lonigan, and Thomas McIntyre - were sent out from Mansfield to find and apprehend the two men who had evaded capture for months. But not even a day into their mission, the four policemen had no idea ho...

Part 1 04.12.2018 3:04

On October 27, 1878, Constable Thomas McIntyre walked out of the Australian bush bloodied, severely injured, and desperate for help after surviving a deadly attack at the hands of a gang led by Ned Kelly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.